Chapter 136: The Him of the Past and the Him of the Present_3

Even he thought himself a fool, as if it was his excessive pride that was causing trouble.

"Have you been troubled by something recently?"

The electric fan whirred, stirring a cool breeze in the small room. Lin Xingjie didn't turn around; her voice quietly echoed in the living room.

The thick roof tiles and cement walls blocked out the scorching sun and the heat from the outside world. In these old-style brick and tile houses nestled in narrow alleys, it was relatively cooler even without air conditioning.

"Hmm?"

"I can tell. You don't need to lie to me."

She still didn't look at him but lowered her eyelids, as if she was staring at the floor all the time. The cute toes peeking out of her slippers fidgeted restlessly, and Xing Jie's voice became quieter.

"I've changed from before... Of course, I might not be able to help you, but it's always been Xiangyang helping me. I also want... want to share some of your burden."